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About

History

Education

Our mission is to contribute to society through our expertise acquired through excellent research, education, dissemination of knowledge and innovation.

The faculties and the University museum represent our most important knowledge arenas.

We shall profile the relevance of research and education. Controversy and dissemination of knowledge are a prerequisite for developing academia and a democratic society.

Research

The University of Bergen has been, is now and shall continue to be an international research university in which all activity is based on academic freedom and curiosity-driven research.

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Services

Student services

We arrange a Welcome Programme each semester for all new international students. Throughout the Programme we will introduce you to different aspects of being a student in Bergen and Norway through practical information and entertaining lectures. This is also an excellent opportunity to meet other new students, as well as UiB staff members. You can also visit our International Centre or your own faculty information centre if you have any queries what so ever. As a student at the University of Bergen automatically become a member of the Student Welfare Organisation (Sammen). You become a member when you pay the small semester fee (currently NOK 590), which is also required in order to register each semester.

Housing services

All UiB international students have the benefit of guaranteed housing with the Student Welfare Organisation in Bergen (Sammen).

Library services

The University Library is a public research library at the University of Bergen which is organized directly under the university board and the university director. The main task of the library is to provide information and documentation services for research, teaching and dissemination at the University of Bergen.

ICT services

Medical services

Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard.

Student Life

Campus life

The university campus in Bergen is for the most part located in the city centre, which gives you a unique opportunity to make use of the city in between your studies.

Sports facilities

The main task of the Student Welfare Organisation (Sammen) is to support your well-being during your time as a student in Bergen. Sammen exists to keep students safe, healthy, and cared for. You can relax and focus on your studies knowing Sammen has your needs covered!

Training: Training centers, group classes, personal training, swimming, climbing and more! Become a Sammen gym member for a nominal fee.

Student clubs

Sports and outdoors

Student media

Religious groups

Music, choirs and orchestras

Student democracy

Politics and society

Culture and event organisers

Pubs and clubs

Accreditation

IELTS Featured

To study at this university, you have to speak English. To test your English language proficiency schedule an IELTS test.

Nationality & Currency

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